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A cinematic Olympic judo match in Jackson County showing an Uchi Mata throw in action on a yellow and red mat, with the blog title 'Judo Tachi Waza Strategy: Part 1 – Ashi Waza (Leg Techniques) – Off-Balancing Your Opponent by Kirby L. Minor, Divorce & Custody Attorney in Lee's Summit' overlaid in bold white text.

Judo Tachi Waza Strategy: Part 1 – Ashi Waza (Leg Techniques) – Off-Balancing Your Opponent by Kirby L. Minor, Divorce & Custody Attorney in Lee's Summit

Discover how the strategic principles of Judo’s Ashi Waza (leg techniques) and kuzushi (off-balancing) can help you stay ahead and protect your family in high-conflict Missouri custody battles. Lee’s Summit attorney Kirby L. Minor shares powerful insights from the dojo to the courtroom.

Kirby Minor

Jun 193 min read

A close-up action shot of an Olympic judo match focused entirely on ground fighting (ne-waza). One competitor in a blue gi works to establish control over an opponent in a white gi on the mat.

Judo Ne-Waza Part 4: Fundamentals of the Judo Ground Game I Teach My Students by Kirby L. Minor, Divorce & Custody Attorney in Lee's Summit

From the dojo mat to the courtroom, success relies on mastering the ground game. Lee's Summit attorney Kirby L. Minor shares the 15 essential Ne-Waza (ground fighting) fundamentals he teaches his students, translating martial arts discipline into actionable strategies for navigating high-conflict Jackson County custody battles.

Kirby Minor

Jun 66 min read

An Olympic-style judo match showing one competitor executing a Juji Gatame (straight armbar) on the mat, while a legal judge in a black robe watches closely instead of a standard referee.

Judo Ne-Waza Strategy: Part 3 – Kansetsu Waza (Joint Lock Techniques) – Targeting Weaknesses for Strategic Submission by Kirby L. Minor, Divorce & Custody Attorney in Lee's Summit

From Olympic-level armbars to real-world self-defense, precision always beats brute force. Lee's Summit attorney Kirby L. Minor explains how the principles of Kansetsu Waza (joint locks) teach us to find an opponent's weakest points and apply controlled, legal pressure to win custody battles.

Kirby Minor

Jun 63 min read

An Olympic Judo match captured in a dynamic ground grappling sequence, featuring a high-contrast title banner that reads: 'JUDO NE-WAZA STRATEGY: PART 2 – SHIME WAZA (CHOKING TECHNIQUES) – APPLYING STRATEGIC PRESSURE UNTIL THE OTHER SIDE TAPS by Kirby L. Minor, Divorce & Custody Attorney in Lee's Summit'. On the competition mat, a focused judoka in a white gi tightly locks in a signature triangle choke (Sankaku Jime) using powerful leg positioning to secure a submission against an opponent in a blue gi, while the referee raises a hand in the foreground to monitor the imminent tap-out.

Judo Ne-Waza Strategy: Part 2 – Shime Waza (Choking Techniques) – Applying Strategic Pressure Until the Other Side Taps by Kirby L. Minor, Divorce & Custody Attorney in Lee's Summit

Discover how the precise mechanics of Judo’s Shime Waza (Choking Techniques)—specifically signature moves like Sankaku Jime—translate into family law. Learn how applying calm, focused, and evidence-based pressure can neutralize an aggressive opponent and force a strategic resolution in high-conflict custody disputes.

Kirby Minor

Jun 44 min read